Irish Talkers

We continue the conversation with John Cox, the current District 71 director. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 14 of 2019/20 season - published on December 2nd presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with...

We continue the conversation with John Cox, the current District 71 director. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 14 of 2019/20 season - published on December 1st presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with...

The District 71 Director for this year, John Cox, visited Cork city as the District representative at the Division A contests. We had the opportunity for a long interview session with him of which this is the first where he answers our usual five questions. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 14 of 2019/20 season - published on November 30th presented by Ted...

The introduction to this week's show including: Word of the Week: EXCELLENCE Thought for the week: Nelson Mandela - "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear". And of course the usual chat. ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 14 of 2019/20 season - published on November 29th presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien &amp...

Following her stint as Toastmaster of the Meeting at her last club meeting, Moira discusses a number of points which the role holder might address in undertaking this important role. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 13 of 2019/20 season - published on November 25th presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and...

Given that we are now in the throes of the Autumn speech contests, Paul considered it was worthwhile discussing the ethics of being a judge at these contests. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 13 of 2019/20 season - published on November 24th presented by Ted Mellamphy, Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format...

This is the speech given at TEDx Lausanne in 2014 by John Zimmer who, apart from running a successful speaking business is also the co-inventor with Florian Mueck of the game " Rhetoric ". If you have never played this game, we thoroughly recommend it.  ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 12 of 2019/20 season - published on November 23rd presented by Ted...

The introduction to this weeks series of shows including: Word of the Week: CHUTZPAH and Thought for the Week: John F Kennedy -  "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them". ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 12 of 2019/20 season - published on November 15th presented by Te...

Prompted by  this article in Toastmaster magazine the discussion centres around bilingual clubs in Ireland.  ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 12 of 2019/20 season - published on November 18th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” t...

Paul introduces a discussion on the subject of whether Toastmasters International is becoming Corporatized? ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 12 of 2019/20 season - published on November 17th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week...

An inspirational speech from actor Denzel Washington given at the commencement for Pennsylvania University in 2011 ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 12 of 2019/20 season - published on November 16th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of t...

The introduction to this weeks show including: Thought for the week: Alfred North Whitehead - "No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise & the confident acknowledge this with gratitude". Word of the week: PELL-MELL ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 12 of 2019/20 season - published on November 15th presented by Ted Mellamph...

Inspired by this article in the Toastmaster magazine,  the lads talk about the do's and don'ts of being funny. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 10 of 2019/20 season - published on November 11th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of...

Paul introduces advice from Depak Menon, this year's International President of Toastmasters International. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 10 of 2019/20 season - published on November 10th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week...

When she was 19, Amy Purdy lost both her legs below the knee. And now ... she's a pro snowboarder (and a killer competitor on "Dancing with the Stars"!). In this powerful talk given at TEDx Orange County , she shows us how to draw inspiration from life's obstacles. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 10 of 2019/20 season - published on November 9th presented...

The introduction to this week's series of Podcasts including: Word of the week: RHETORIC Thought for the week: Clarence Darrow  - "If you lose the power to laugh, you lose the power to think". ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 10 of 2019/20 season - published on November 8th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and...

Paul introduces the subject of interview and interview skills but the conversation strays towards leaders in the Toastmasters organisation. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 9 of 2019/20 season - published on November 4th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the...

Paul introduces the subject of why people join Toastmasters and whether they ever consider it to be a way to improve their leadership skills. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 9 of 2019/20 season - published on November 3rd presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for t...

____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 9 of 2019/20 season - published on November 2nd presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O'Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either...

The introduction to this week's series of shows including: The Thought for the Week from Emma Watson: "Empathy and the ability to use your imagination should have no limits". The Word of the Week is PIVOT ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 9 of 2019/20 season - published on November 1st presented by Ted Mellamphy & Paul O'Mahony. The show is in four part...

From the archives of February 2017 Moira deals with a question from a listener about Speechcraft. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 8 of 2019/20 season - published on October 28th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together w...

From the archives of February 2017 we talk more with Eric Fitzpatrick covering speech practice, Eric's business ARK Speaking & Training which is about presentation training and sales training, his book "Persuade on Purpose", Donald Trump's and Barak Obama's speaking skills and connection with an audience.____________________________________________ This is part 3from Programme 8 of 2019/20 sea...

In February 2017 we had the pleasure of the company of Eric Fitzpatrick from ARK Speaking & Training who was a very active Toastmaster in Dublin over the years and is now a professional speaker. ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 8 of 2019/20 season - published on October 26th presented by Ted Mellamphy & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and...

In another look back at our archive from February 2017, Moira joins Ted with the Introduction including: Word of the Week: PARELOGIZE Thought for the week:  The Toastmasters Promise ____________________________________________ This is part 1 from Programme 8 of 2019/20 season - published on October 25th presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has...

In this episode Moira talks about how presentation skills can help you career, promoted by this article gleaned from The Public Speaking Weekly. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 7 of 2019/20 season - first broadcast on October 21st presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thou...